A fullback by trade, Larsen also played some linebacker while in Denver and will be reunited with former Broncos head coach and current Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

Larsen isn’t sure he will be used in New England since the team hasn’t employed a fullback since Heath Evans left for New Orleans following the 2008 season, but he is expecting McDaniels to carve out some type of role for him similar to how he served in Denver as a blocker.

“I think just being with Josh from the past, he likes to have options,” Larsen said. “He just likes to have different things he can do week-to-week. Who knows? None of us know what is going to happen at (fullback).”

Larsen has also been reunited with another familiar face in tight end Rob Gronkowski. The two briefly crossed paths while at the University of Arizona, though it seems that the tables have turned a bit when it comes to the balance of power in their relationship.

“I was a senior when he was a freshman so I used to beat him up in college, if you guys believe that,” Larsen said. “It’s been good seeing him and seeing the success he’s had. Being able to talk to him.”